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Wednesday Social - KARAOKE NIGHT!!
Location: The Westin Hotel - Devonian Room
Time: 7PM - 10PM
Appetizers will be provided throughout the evening.

2025 Tours
Art Gallery of Alberta 
"Guided Tour": Thursday February 8th 9:30AM - 11:00AM
"Guided Tour": Friday February 9th 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Telus World of Science - Edmonton
Thursday February 8th PM

Fort Edmonton Park
Thursday, February 6th 9AM - 3PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 3PM

Muttart Conservatory
Thursday, February 6th 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 10AM

Royal Alberta Museum
FRENCH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 1PM - 2:30PM
FRENCH Tour: Friday, February 7th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Tour: Friday, February 7th 1PM - 2:30PM

2025 Partners In Education Luncheon with Scott Ervin -- Get your ticket here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th 2024 at 7PM
10:30AM Doors open
11:15AM Program begins
11:30AM Scott Ervin to speak
12:15PM Lunch will be served

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  1. The Westin Edmonton: 10135 100 St. NW
  2. Edmonton Convention Centre: 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
  3. Saville Community Sports Centre: 11610 65 Ave, NW, Edmonton
  4. Art Gallery of Alberta: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
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Friday, February 7
 

8:45am MST

Conference Day 2 Opening Remarks
Friday February 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am MST
ECC - Hall D
tbd
Friday February 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  General Interest / Intérêt Général, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

21 People Services Skills That Help School Leaders
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 03
Principals, vice-principals, and other school leaders who participate in this session will engage in meaningful discussion and leave with a wide variety of tips, tricks, processes, resources, and key understandings in the area of people services and human resources within the schoolhouse. This is a discussion-based session for developing school leaders in the area of people services, human resources, personnel, staffing, and staff health & wellness. During our time together we engage in small and large group discussion around several scenarios and dilemmas on people topics that school leaders face each and every day. Come join us and be ready to share key ideas from your school as well. Together, we will not only identify issues and challenges, but actual solutions that help us manage our most important resource, our people.
Speakers
avatar for Ray Hoppins

Ray Hoppins

Mr. Ray Hoppins thoroughly enjoyed his thirty-three year career as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, and central office leader in Vegreville, Innisfail, Sundre, and Olds. Ray is a proud alumnus from both the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, and recently... Read More →
Chairperson
avatar for Sandy Johnson
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Admin / Leadership, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Every Child Deserves a Team: Layering Meeting Structures to Support the Whole Child
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Leduc Room
Does it feel like you're talking about the same students over and over? Are you wanting to take your PLC's and RTI efforts to the next level? Do your team meetings lack the clarity and purpose you're looking for as a leader? In this session, Lorna will articulate, with multiple school samples and resources, the value of layering collaborative structures and processes within a school and how the introduction of a very intentional collaborative team meeting can work to respond to the needs of students collaboratively, while increasing the instructional capacity of everyone involved. In essence, schools reduce the number of meetings about students...by adding one more! By intentionally layering and connecting our PLC and RTI structures, we leverage and maximize the most powerful resource in any school for supporting the whole child - the teachers working within our building! Come learn what thousands of schools have learned about these purposeful collaborative structures and processes to ensure every student is supported by a team. Please ensure you have a device to access online materials through QR code or URL link.
Speakers
avatar for Lorna Hewson

Lorna Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning Inc
Lorna Hewson is an award-winning educator with leadership experience at the classroom, school, district and provincial levels. Lorna’s professional background has included coaching and mentoring teachers and leaders, effective assessment, curriculum implementation, and inclusive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Stop Wasting My Time!! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
Are you frustrated with productivity and impact when meeting in teams? Our time is precious so how do we ensure time spent together is maximized, whether engaging in PLC's, collaborative team meetings, staff meetings or any other meetings at your school? In this session, Kurtis will share specific structures and processes essential when engaging in collaboration, with multiple samples and resources shared. He will also present strategies for facilitators responsible for leading team meetings. Plan on leaving the session with some resources and strategies to impact your next meeting!
Speakers
avatar for Kurtis Hewson

Kurtis Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning
Kurtis Hewson has been an award-winning teacher, vice-principal, and principal, as well as taught at the post-secondary level. With over a decade of experience as an administrator, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Counting Time
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
Adapting a process for collecting data on hours of work, both instructional and assignable, defining assignable time, and monitoring time assignments.
Speakers
avatar for ATA Staff Officer

ATA Staff Officer

Danny Maas, Executive Staff Officer
TBD
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Unmasking Racism: Redefining Education
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 01
This thought provoking session will delve into the complexities of racism and anti-racism in education. Inspired by Dr. Beverly Tatum's analogy of the walkway towards addressing racism. You will gain a foundational comprehension of how racism is deeply interwoven into society’s fabric and our education system, often concealed from view. It is this concealed nature that necessitates our active pursuit of anti-racism. We'll embark on a journey to challenge common misconceptions like "colorblindness" and the notion of a pure meritocracy. We aim to dispel the belief that racism is a thing of the past or confined to isolated incidents of hatred. Instead, we'll cultivate a profound comprehension of its ever-present, pervasive nature that affects us all in varying, sometimes imperceptible, ways. Some may be acutely aware of its presence, while others remain oblivious. The aim is clear: to ensure equitable treatment for all so that every child can access the same high-quality education and have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Together, we will work towards creating a more just and inclusive educational future for all. You'll leave with an understanding of how racism is deeply woven into society's fabric, with a focus on actively practicing anti-racism to ensure equitable treatment for all in our schools. You'll gain practical tools, knowledge, and strategies, empowering you to be a better ally to your students and colleagues. Join me as we unmask the hidden dimensions of racism and commit to a future where every child's potential is nurtured.
Speakers
avatar for Youssra Badr

Youssra Badr

Youssra is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, drawing from her rich cultural heritage as an Arab African Muslim Canadian. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has made significant contributions in various roles, including front-line mental... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Self-Regulation Strategies on Behavioral Skills during Early Childhood
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Centennial Room
We will discuss the importance of emotional regulation for learning in early childhood settings. We will also discuss the benefits of visual and hand gestures to enhance learning and engaging students.
Speakers
avatar for Lia Chernenkoff

Lia Chernenkoff

Hi, My name is Lia and I am a special needs early ed teacher. I am passionate about my family and my work. I enjoy working in early education because I get to make the first experience in school a positive one for parents and students.
Chairperson
avatar for Kim Zapesocki

Kim Zapesocki

Teacher
Kim is an Assistant Principal for Elk Island Public Schools and serves as the Elk Island Local 28 Women In Leadership chair. Kim has a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education and a Masters in Elementary Education.  Kim is a busy mom of 3, is passionate about her work and about diversity... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Early Childhood, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive

9:00am MST

Learn to Live Forward- Lessons in Resilience!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 04
How do you transform your fears, chronic stress and burnouts from energy-draining experiences into fuels for your passion and purpose? This is the question Chidi Iwuchukwu has asked thousands of people, and the responses gives true insights into what makes us resilient ,optimistic and persistent. This keynote is crafted to help learners in educational settings see difficulties as opportunities for personal and professional growth. By harnessing humor, engaging storytelling, insightful questions, and actionable advice, Chidi aims to inspire educators to navigate life's pressures with optimism and confidence. Kidnapped at gunpoint and held for ransom, Chidi Iwuchukwu lives to share his remarkable journey from overcoming harrowing life experiences to become “The PRO Guy- Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic” and it rings true in every sense of the words. His amazing story of survival and thriving will wow your audience. Watch as he uses impactful story telling, insightful questions, and engagement on your stage to share on staring terror, trauma and torture in the face, coming back from the brink, imperatives of self-care, actionable insights to transform self-care ideas into reality, and practical and battle-tested strategies to build resilience. Chidi will rock your stage with his presence, passion, purpose. Chidi’s vulnerability, openness and insights not only inspires but transforms an audience! As an experienced Toastmaster, he meticulously crafts every winning performance in order to make a difference with his message. His dynamic aura on stage turns to dynamite instantly! He knows how to build motivation, amp up his audience through emotional rollercoasters with laughing, crying and reflecting together to deliver lasting results. If Chidi can survive and thrive given all life has thrown at him, anyone can overcome and soar. Arriving at this self-evident truth will take a soul-searching and self-reflective journey from stories he shares from the stage. This is not just a keynote. This is an immersive performance.
Speakers
avatar for Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi Iwuchukwu is the P.R.O. (Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic) guy. He is the bestselling author of Coming To Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers. He uses his own personal story, highlighting a variety of harrowing life experiences and transitions... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Maegan Giroux - Keynote Session K-3
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 08
For two years, Maegan Giroux, alongside her co-author Peter Liljedahl, investigated tasks for their bestselling book, ‘Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, K-5’. Their book covers everything about tasks, from the launch script to consolidation to tips for making your own tasks, all viewed through a uniquely elementary lens. In this workshop, Maegan will lead participants through a grade 1-3 task beginning to end and explore crucial micro and macro moves for an elementary thinking classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux is an accomplished mathematics teacher, instructional coach, and educational consultant, currently working in Regina Catholic Schools. Having taught for over a decade at every grade level from kindergarten to grade 8, Maegan's teaching philosophy is rooted in innovative... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier

9:00am MST

Scott Ervin - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Hall D
tbd
Speakers
avatar for Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin has spent twenty-four years working with kids. He has served as a principal, superintendent, discipline specialist, mentor and father. Scott has published a book with ASCD, “The Classroom Behavior Manual: How to Build Relationships with Students, Share Control, and Teach... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Resurrecting a Rural Band Program
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Room D2
Over the last 7 years, my rural gr. 7-12 band program has been through the wringer: I was the third band teacher in three years, then junior high band was scheduled only once a week, and finally the COVID-19 pandemic hit. With that being said, I have had my work cut out for me to rebuild it from the ground up. In the last three years, I’ve had more students taking part in band than I’ve seen in my time at my school. Come spend some time with me and I’ll share with you what has worked in my situation and we can brainstorm ideas for your programs.
Speakers
avatar for Quinn Shelton

Quinn Shelton

Quinn is a passionate music educator in Alberta. She grew up surrounded by music, beginning with early childhood music classes, church music, and private piano lessons. In junior high, she joined the band class and learned to play the flute. It was during her high school career that... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Room D2 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Fine Arts, Music / Musique

9:00am MST

An Inclusive Drama Classroom.
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Alberta Room
How to make a few changes to your drama classroom to make it more inclusive. Adding artistic activities to traditional learning strategies can establish an atmosphere that fosters improved academic performance. Plus, a drama classroom is FUN...
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Trethewy

Tracy Trethewy

Drama and Foods Teacher, Roland Michener SS
Dr Tracy Trethewy is an Australian teacher who has taught around the world. Her passion is Drama Teaching but also has an interest in Third Culture Kids at International Schools (the subject of her PhD). When at home she is the mother of two fur babies, rescue pugs from South Korea... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

How to Keep the Movers, Shakers, Doers, and Makers in the Academic Stream
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 02
Have you noticed something changing between early middle school and later secondary school grades? After years of observing the shift in classroom dynamics, I took intentional action to support learners who struggle to ‘sit still and get to work’. Many students struggle with the behaviors academic streaming implies and seemingly requires, but it doesn’t have to be like this: teachers can implement practices that create dynamic engagement and rely on, instead of fight against, those creative, boisterous, and enthusiastic energies! In this session, I’ll share strategies and project exemplars that have changed the classroom dynamics of my 20 and 30 –1 classes by working to support, instead of struggle with, the need students have to move, speak, and learn in ways that are not strictly or silently textual. I’ll share approaches and plans that showcase the benefits of energetic, dynamic learners through interactive, experiential, situation, and multimodal process and product forms. Walk away from this session with new ways to support learners who struggle with static coursework by prioritizing conversational, hands-on learning. Your students will begin to see their capabilities and learning superpowers: no longer ‘villains’ who just can’t sit still, but rather heroes of and in their own learning.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Harrison

Liz Harrison

Teacher
Liz Harrison has been teaching high school students for over a decade, and works to hold space and time for students to become courageously vulnerable creators and authentic communicators. Liz completed a Master of Education in Canadian Literacies in 2024 and is in the second-last... Read More →
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Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Worldbuilding Fun for Fiction Writing
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 10
Author and master-worldbuilder, Alexis Marie Chute inspires teachers to bring new dimensions to their creative writing curricula. Delving into the art of worldbuilding, this session provides innovative and interactive techniques to help students construct compelling fictional worlds for their stories. Attendees will learn how to guide students in creating intricate cultures, geographies, histories, and societies within their narratives, fostering imagination and critical thinking. By igniting the spark of creativity through worldbuilding, this presentation offers teachers a unique tool to inspire their students, enhance storytelling skills, and nurture a love for fiction writing in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Alexis Marie Chute

Alexis Marie Chute

Creative Director, Alexis Marie Productions Inc.
Alexis Marie Chute is an award-winning visual artist, filmmaker, art gallery curator, and bestselling author of 7 books, including the fantasy trilogy Above the Star, Below the Moon, Inside the Sun, and memoir Expecting Sunshine. Her latest non-fiction books include Prairie Spirits... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

9:00am MST

Math Vocabulary - What Exactly is the Correct Term in Our New Math Grades 4-6?
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 09
So many of the terms we use each day in mathematics classes are the very concepts we want our students to learn and make connections with. Using the appropriate terminology can provide clarity and consistency. Do your grade partners use the same language as you? Would students entering different math classrooms in your school hear the same language? Come and check out some of the math terminology we have for you to engage with.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Zarski

Chris Zarski

Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers as a Designer of Professional Learning with the Central Alberta Regional Learning Consortium. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

9:00am MST

SHAKE UP YOUR OPERATIONAL FLUENCY - GAMES FOR PRIMARY ADDITION AND BEGINNING MULTIPLICATION
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 12
Get ready to shake, shuffle and roll and learn our favorite operational fluency games and strategies for addition and early multiplication. Games and strategies will cover the following concepts: doubles, make ten, count on and back, commutative and associative properties of both + and -, square facts, using skip counting and patterns/number lines, building arrays. Games can be used whole class, small group or in centers and are easy to differentiate to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom. Handout will contain games, concept skill check lists for assessment and strategy pages. Come prepared to play!
Speakers
avatar for Jane Felling

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc
Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks series of teacher resources - both for math and literacy. Jane has presented workshops across North America for over 30 years and has been a featured speaker at 100's of provincial, state, national and international conference... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Learning Resources

9:00am MST

Good or Bad Foods - Making the Most Out of a Tasting Experience
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
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There will always be foods we love and foods we do not enjoy, but how we talk about them is a valuable skill. Being able to articulate and explain our palates can help us get away from saying things like “that is gross”, “weird”, or “disgusting”, especially when we look at food from a cultural perspective. In this session, we will work on our tasting skills with a guided tasting activity of three different cultural foods to build our capacity for directing student language. Participants will need to have an open mind and be willing to try new things!
Speakers
avatar for Mathew Christopher Tom-Kee

Mathew Christopher Tom-Kee

Foods Teacher, Bellerose Composite High School
Chris grew up in Ontario, but moved to Alberta in 2005 to pursue and expand on his culinary experience at NAIT. Through NAIT, he was able to develop a comprehensive professional network in Edmonton, and travel the world for work and competitions. After 15 years as a professional chef... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), CTS, CTF
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Exploring the New Curriculum Through MakeCode Arcade Games
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 05
Strengthen your students’ problem-solving skills and engage creatively with the curriculum by creating games in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! This session will provide you with the foundational knowledge to help your students design their own video games, then bring those games to life through block-based coding. Learn how computational thinking skills such as pattern recognition, algorithm design, and debugging are necessary when coding and how to connect games to curricular concepts in any subject. This session explores connections to the Computer Science curriculum for grades 4 and up. A laptop, Chromebook, or tablet is required for this session.
Speakers
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avatar for Whitney Horban

Whitney Horban

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton is dedicated to fostering life-long learning by creating a vibrant science and technology culture in our region. We offer a diverse array of in-person and virtual school programs. Our programs are connected to the Alberta curriculum and designed... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 05 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

9:00am MST

VERBATHON®: How to Have Fun With Verbs and Grammar!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
Do you want to teach VERBS and GRAMMAR in a unique, fun and effective way? Do you like to play games? Then come and participate in this dynamic workshop and make learning VERBS and GRAMMAR one of the most exciting events of your class by using the VERBATHON® kit! Motivate, inspire and challenge your students with sports-style events! Integrate math, social studies, even rap and rock music. Learn how to organize a tournament for your class, school, district and even participate in a national tournament! Experience shows that students learn and retain more through active play. Verbathon games and activities are effective because they are based on the INFINITE principle: Inclusive, Fun, Interactive, Integrative, Team-based and Empowering. Verbathon can be used by teachers from elementary through university for both Immersion and FSL. Originally developed in French, Verbathon is also available in Spanish and German. Emmanuel Escueta, creator of Verbathon, is also president of ESCUTECH Educational Products Ltd. and he is a recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Grade focus is Grade 6-12 FSL/Spanish/German.
Speakers
avatar for Emmanuel Escueta

Emmanuel Escueta

Emmanuel Escueta is a retired French Immersion Educator with 34 years experience teaching in different school districts in British Columbia and Manitoba. He is currently a TTOC (Teacher Teaching On Call) in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District in BC. He established ESCUTECH... Read More →
Chairperson
avatar for Machioudi Bello

Machioudi Bello

French Immersion Teacher
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Second Languages / Langues Secondes, Second Languages / Langues Secondes

9:00am MST

Ordinary Things
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
This session combines a collaborative workshop with an assignment asking students to look at ordinary objects to build a better understanding of the Holocaust. What can we learn from a shoe? A pair of glasses? A doll? Participants will walk away with the basis of a great lesson that can be adapted to a number of different subjects beyond the Holocaust.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Holocaust studies, classroom design
Lindsay has loved being an educator for 20 years now. Having taught everything from kindergarten through grade 12, she has found her passion in teaching Holocaust Studies in grades 10-12. Written in the winter of 2020 and approved by Alberta Education that spring, Holocaust Studies... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Propaganda: Using Canadian War Posters to Develop Critical Thinking
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Propaganda! If there is one thing that most adults would agree on here in early 2025, it’s this: Never before in world history has propaganda been more ubiquitous and well-designed . . . in fact, the tools of the trade are now so advanced that increasing numbers of thoughtful people are beginning to wonder how much they really ‘know’ and how much of the past they accurately understood. And if that’s the case for adults, how can we expect students to be competent at thinking critically about what they observe, hear, or read? During this Canadian military history education session, attendees will observe how Canadian war posters from the First and Second World Wars can be used in their classroom to educate about propaganda, engage critical thinking, and further develop digital literacy skills. All resources referenced during this presentation are downloadable free-of-charge at ValourCanada.ca
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Curtis

Aaron Curtis

Teacher, Valour Canada
Aaron Curtis spent his childhood in the Rideau Lakes area of Eastern Ontario, primarily in Lanark, and Leeds & Grenville counties. During the mid-2000s, Aaron attended the University of Calgary where he earned a degree in Archaeology (B.Sc.) and a minor in Earth Sciences. Upon graduation... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Writing for Social Studies (Div 3 and 4)
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Are you struggling to develop your student’s academic social studies writing skills? This is the session for you! We will be focusing on paragraph structure building towards essay writing and interpreting sources and developing critical written responses leading to the source analysis. The scope and sequence from grade 7 to high school written tasks will be examined. We will be providing powerpoint lessons, tasks, templates and exemplars for a variety of different grades and abilities.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholle Morrison

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Zakus

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Yukon Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

9:00am MST

Expressive Writing for Wellbeing
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 06
In this session you will be introduced to a writing technique called proprioceptive writing, based on the work of Linda Trichter Metcalf PhD and Tobin Simon PhD. This session is open to anyone, you do not need to be a writer to enjoy or benefit from it. We’ll look at some of the research behind expressive writing, and then have a chance to practice the method. Writing is private and there is no expectation for participants to share any of their work. This method can be used within classes, but it is also an excellent resource for participants to use to support their own emotional well-being.
Speakers
avatar for Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer, Ruvilyn Gatchalian, Lorraine Kirkpatrick, Joshua Kostanuick, Hardeep Rai, Jolene Vandermeulen, and Pam Verhoeff are employees of Black Gold. Some of us are teachers, others are administrators, and others work in division office in administrative capacities. We all bring... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Nurture Starts with You
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - BC Room
As a teacher, you offer daily nurture and care to your students. But how skilled are you at nurturing yourself? We cannot pour from an empty cup, so it’s essential that we prioritize our own self-care in order to replenish our energy so we don’t burn out. In this gentle session, come learn why it’s not selfish to nurture yourself first. You’ll leave with practical strategies for improved rhythm, rest, sustainable creative practices, and a stronger sense of your core identity so you can become more resilient.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Rock your Yoga level one
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
Are you new to yoga? Are you interested in developing purposeful body breaks that are tailed to energy cultivation, energy regulation or simply a reset when Monday arrives? This session is one hour of movement for the teacher who needs a body break and teaches classes who are also in need of movement. No experience is needed- bring a mat, athletic clothing and a water bottle.
Speakers
KS

Kendra Silk

Teacher, Redeemer
This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are new to practice to have a safe space for questions and feedback on the structure of each pose. Attendees will leave with several 5 min body breaks that they... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Physical Education / Éducation Physique
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

AI Tools to Make Teacher Life Easier
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
Do you want to be up-to-date on all of the latest AI tools for teachers? Did you see a great AI tool on Instagram, but you just can’t remember the name? Join Darren as he goes through all of the greatest AI tools currently available for teachers and how you can use them! Come and learn how AI infused tools can make your work easier, more effective, more engaging, and less stressful.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Maltais

Darren Maltais

Technology Integration Facilitator, Black Gold School Division
After years of experience as a classroom teacher, Darren began his work as a Technology Integration Facilitator for Black Gold School Division. This year will mark his 12th year in that role! He works collaboratively with teachers and students in over 30 schools, co-creating lessons... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Technology / Technolgie, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Guided Tour- Muttart Conservatory Tour #2
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Muttart Conservatory Tour #2
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION. Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here! Price: $14.00 Capacity: 20 ***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.*** Join a knowledgeable interpreter for a guided tour of the gems of Muttart Conservatory’s plant collection. You’ll explore the lush plant life of the tropical pyramid, discover unique plant adaptations in the arid pyramid, and enjoy the changing of the seasons in the temperate pyramid.
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Muttart Conservatory Tour #2 Muttart Conservatory
  Tours, Tours
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Muttart Conservatory Tour #2 (Muttart Conservatory, Max capacity for 20 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Ribbon Skirt Making - Friday ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm MST
Offsite Location 4
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION. Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here! Price: $161.00 Capacity: 9 ***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.*** This session will be held in Edmonton (91st and 51Ave). We offer a fun and constructive Ribbon Skirt making class. In this class we have a short video from the owner, explaining how the ribbon Skirt has deep roots and meaning to his family. Sharing the traditions and knowledge is our way of keeping it alive. We walk you through the whole process and you get to go home with a part of our history and the knowledge to spread your teachings onto others. This class is meant for individuals with little or no sewing experience to learn how to make a box style ribbon skirt with 4 ribbons and pockets. Sewing machines, thread, and all materials will be provided. You will be able to pick from any fabrics we carry on our salesfloor at the time of your class. You will be able to pick 4 colours of ribbon. Students may elect to add additional ribbon or select printed ribbon for an upcharge on the day of the class. The box style ribbon skirt is made from two rectangular pieces of fabric. Students will cut their fabric to size and follow along with an in-person instructor, and video steps to help guide the process. They will learn how to make a box style ribbon skirt with pockets from start to finish. Students who aren't able to finish their skirts during the class may elect to take their skirts home to finish, or return to the 49 Dzine Academy workspace during scheduled "maker hours" to finish. Box Style skirts are best for individuals who prefer more room in the hip area when seated. As such, they have a lot of gathering in the hip area.
Speakers
LP

Lori Phelps

We offer Ribbon Skirt Making Courses, Beaded Lanyard courses, Moose Hide Medicine Bag Courses and Beaded Earring courses.
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm MST
Offsite Location 4 Offsite
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Indigenous Education

9:00am MST

Fort Edmonton Tour #2 EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Fort Edmonton Park Tour #2
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $78.00
Capacity: 50
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Learn With Us!!

wîci-pimohtêminân

Walk with us on our journey of truth and reconciliation. Bring this knowledge, empathy, and understanding into your classrooms. By embracing Indigenous ways of knowing and knowledge, we recognize our perceptions and influences and identify growth points within ourselves. This full-day program includes a catered lunch.
Speakers
FE
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Fort Edmonton Park Tour #2 Fort Edmonton Park
  Tours, DEHR
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Fort Edmonton Park Tour #2 (Fort Edmonton Park, Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of Supports EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Leduc Room
Over the past number of years, with the growth of tiered response systems in schools, educational organizations have become proficient at tiering students for intensifying levels of support. When done well, it ensures a systematic approach to supporting a greater number of students and maximizing resources. When not done well, it can lead to higher levels of support becoming overwhelmed and resources stretched thin as more and more students are identified as requiring intensified supports. The great news is there is a better way that comes when you STOP tiering students! This session will provide an explanation of the paradigm shift from tiering students to tiering supports and share considerations when establishing, refining and utilizing a continuum of supports in schools and districts that has long standing impact for teachers and students.
Speakers
avatar for Lorna Hewson

Lorna Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning Inc
Lorna Hewson is an award-winning educator with leadership experience at the classroom, school, district and provincial levels. Lorna’s professional background has included coaching and mentoring teachers and leaders, effective assessment, curriculum implementation, and inclusive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Heading overseas with ATA’s international cooperation opportunities
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
This session will provide teachers with communication education. Often teachers find themselves in situations that are opportunities to share about their experience in the classroom. However, sometimes this is not an easy conversation to have, but it is very necessary. This isession will prepare teachers to have these tough conversations in a way that is effective and collaborative.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Andrea Berg

Dr. Andrea Berg

Executive Staff Officer, Government, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Andrea Berg, EdD, is an Executive Staff Officer in the Association's Government program area. Among her chief responsibilities are supporting the ATA's Diversity, Equity and Human Rights (DEHR) work and helping to coordinate the ATA’s public relations campaigns. Prior to joining... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Food Context - Understanding Food From Multiple Perspectives
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
Looking to dive deeper into the history of our food landscape? As a foods teacher, one of the critical skills I look to build is a richer understanding of the food we eat, and the food system we participate in. In this session we will look at three ways(weekly routine, personal reflection, and larger project) to incorporate food exploration as a classroom activity. This session is geared towards senior high school foods classrooms, but teachers in social or junior high may find some of the activities useful as well!
Speakers
avatar for Mathew Christopher Tom-Kee

Mathew Christopher Tom-Kee

Foods Teacher, Bellerose Composite High School
Chris grew up in Ontario, but moved to Alberta in 2005 to pursue and expand on his culinary experience at NAIT. Through NAIT, he was able to develop a comprehensive professional network in Edmonton, and travel the world for work and competitions. After 15 years as a professional chef... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  CTS, Social Studies / Études sociales |   CTF, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

10:15am MST

Advancing Equity in Education: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Anti-racism, and Allyship
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 01
Are you dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in your classroom? This empowering session integrates culturally responsive teaching, antiracism, and allyship. We will explore practical strategies grounded in anti-racism principles to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe learning environment for all students. Learn how educators plays a crucial role in dismantling systemic barriers and fostering belonging for ALL students. Participants will leave this session equipped with a wealth of actionable insights and tools to implement immediate change in educational spaces, cultivating a more equitable educational experience for ALL students.
Speakers
avatar for Youssra Badr

Youssra Badr

Youssra is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, drawing from her rich cultural heritage as an Arab African Muslim Canadian. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has made significant contributions in various roles, including front-line mental... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Choreography Building Blocks (ATA Fine Arts Council)
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Alberta Room
This session will be presented by the ATA Fine Arts Council. Join us for an invigorating choreography workshop designed for dance, drama, and musical theatre teachers and beyond. Unlock the secrets of choreography and learn practical strategies to create movement sequences using fundamental dance concepts of musicality, interpretation, and creativity. These strategies are even transferrable to your students so they can create their own student choreography fostering greater engagement, deeper learning and empowering your students like never before! This class is created to demystify dance and help participants see that even the most complex dance stems from basic dance principles. Whether you're a seasoned dance teacher or a first-time mover, this workshop promises to ignite your creativity and transform your teaching approach.
Speakers
avatar for Victoria Reid

Victoria Reid

Victoria Reid is currently the ATA Fine Arts Council Dance Representative. She spent the past 7 years teaching at Archbishop Jordan High School (ABJ) in the department of Fine Arts instructing dance, drama, and musical theatre. Victoria has a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Fine Arts, Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

10:15am MST

The Eras Tour (Elementary Art Version)
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Are you “…Ready For It?” Teaching art, especially in elementary can be a struggle that many know “All Too Well”. Join me as I share ideas and ways that I not only make Art engaging, but also cross-curricular, theme based, and full of exploring. We’ll take a deep dive into the elements of art—line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value. These foundational concepts will be discussed and broken down in ways to help children feeling empowered and able to express themselves creatively. Whether it’s through a “Blank Space” of a blank canvas or a “Love Story” of their unique ideas, you’ll find strategies to nurture and celebrate every individual’s artistic journey. And what better way to inspire creativity than by drawing parallels to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour? Just as Swift has reinvented herself through different musical styles and eras, you’ll learn how to help your students explore various artistic “eras” and mediums. Whether it’s a “Red” vibrant paint project, a “Folklore” of subdued tones, or a “Reputation” of bold, striking sculptures, you'll discover how to keep your art lessons fresh and exciting. Join us and let’s make art education a thrilling adventure—one that leaves both you and your students excited to “Change” the way art is taught and learned.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Meier

Thomas Meier

Kindergarten Teacher, Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
Currently teaching English Kindergarten at Ecole Westhaven School in Edson, Alberta. I am currently in my tenth year teaching, and have taught Kindergarten - Grade 6, and have been nominated for the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. I have a passion for art, and minored... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Fine Arts, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

10:15am MST

Accessibility and AI Tools to Help Differentiate for All Students
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
There are several tools that ALL students can use on Chromebooks to help them become better readers, writers, and learners in general. This session will help you address the diverse needs in your classroom. Empower your students to become more independent and use the tools they need to help them be successful. In this session, we will look at the built-in accessibility features of Chromebooks such as dictation and select-to-speak. We’ll also cover the features of Read&Write with specific lessons that allow students to use these tools in their everyday learning AND how we can use AI to make differentiation a breeze.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Maltais

Darren Maltais

Technology Integration Facilitator, Black Gold School Division
After years of experience as a classroom teacher, Darren began his work as a Technology Integration Facilitator for Black Gold School Division. This year will mark his 12th year in that role! He works collaboratively with teachers and students in over 30 schools, co-creating lessons... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

What's happened to our students and how can we help?
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Centennial Room
What's happened to our students and how can we help? The benefits of a trauma-informed approach (TIA) in K-12 schools. This is a session designed to help teachers view their students through a new lens. When teachers can change their perceptions of student behaviour, they can more successfully navigate the many different challenges they face in the classroom. Students arrive in our classroom having experienced a wide range of trauma. Teachers need to ensure they are working with these students in a supportive and caring way. You should leave this session with a new understanding of behaviours, as well as armed with a variety of easy-to-implement strategies and a list of recommended resources.
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Kelly

Brenda Kelly

Grade 3 Teacher, Sheldon Coates School
Brenda Kelly is an experienced educator with over 20 years of classroom teaching experience. She has taught pretty much everything from K-Grade 9, with her most recent teaching experience being in the same K-3 school for the past 10 years. She graduated with a Master of Education... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Centennial Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Practicing Metissage for Compassion, Narrative Communication, & Community Building
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 02
Connecting with Indigenous Ways of Knowing and offering rich experiences in support of TQS 5 can be intimidating, especially for non-Indigenous teachers. While we cannot have first-hand knowledge of the hardships and celebrations of our Indigenous peoples, we are privileged to have the opportunity to impact hearts and minds in the spirit of reconciliation and continue to pursue practical methods of reconcili-ACTION in our classrooms. I’ll share my experience of developing a research project and unit plan for my 30-1 students, and the widely applicable learning, growth, and gold that was generated through our practices of metissage, or collaborative storytelling and narrative weaving. Students can to learn to see themselves and one another in fresh, exciting, vulnerable, and deeply impactful ways as they share their own narrative strands and braid their stories with the stories of others while making choices for their own comfort and safety. The incredible transformation power I witnessed unfold with my class during my research has led me to continue practicing processes reflective of metissage, and has continued to support both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in remarkable and exciting ways. If you struggle with supporting kids as they seek out and navigate peer, friend, classmate, and community connections, implementing practices of metissage (from major to minor approaches) will allow you to hold space and support new depths of inter- and intra-personal understandings with your students and your classroom community as a whole through this beautiful narrative practice.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Harrison

Liz Harrison

Teacher
Liz Harrison has been teaching high school students for over a decade, and works to hold space and time for students to become courageously vulnerable creators and authentic communicators. Liz completed a Master of Education in Canadian Literacies in 2024 and is in the second-last... Read More →
SEATCA24 24S PracticingMetissage LizHarrison pdf
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

10:15am MST

Teaching Students to Write Cool Characters, Superheroes, and Themselves
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 10
Learn how to ignite your mind and fuel your imagination—and lead your students to do the same. Deepen your understanding of: Free writing The hero’s journey Creating cool characters Writing about meaningful events in your life Writing from new perspectives Crafting new worlds in fictional stories The inspirational teaching time will open you up to new ways of looking at the world and at your own experiences. You’ll learn new methods to express yourself, get inspired, and have a blast. You’ll also come away with tools to help release stress that are healthy and empowering. Positive expressions of the mental health journey will be explored. Put these writing styles and exercises to the test—then bring them back to your classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Alexis Marie Chute

Alexis Marie Chute

Creative Director, Alexis Marie Productions Inc.
Alexis Marie Chute is an award-winning visual artist, filmmaker, art gallery curator, and bestselling author of 7 books, including the fantasy trilogy Above the Star, Below the Moon, Inside the Sun, and memoir Expecting Sunshine. Her latest non-fiction books include Prairie Spirits... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Health - CALM / Santé
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

10:15am MST

All Aboard for Algebra!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 09
Many of the Algebraic concepts that lived in junior high are now seen by and are engaging Division 2 students. Roll up your sleeves, one more time and dive into the manipulatives that can help us engage our learners in these algebraic concepts. Knowing ‘why’ we do what we do in algebra is very important to students making those valuable connections.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Zarski

Chris Zarski

Designer of Professional Learning, ARPDC
Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers as a Designer of Professional Learning with the Central Alberta Regional Learning Consortium. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

10:15am MST

CONNECTING THE DOTS - DOMINO MATH GAMES FOR WHOLE GROUP AND CENTER INSTRUCTION K - 3
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 12
Dominoes are one of our student's favorite manipulatives, are easy to find and have the potential to teach so many math concepts. Come prepared to play and learn games that work on the following: counting, subitizing, patterns. operational fluency for +, -, x, place value 10's/1's to 100,10,1' to the 100 000's, graphing, multidigit operations. Handout will include gameboards, journal masters, ideas for differentiating the games will be provided throughout as well as management ideas to help focus and manage the play. Games learned in this session would be great to use at a family math games night.
Speakers
avatar for Jane Felling

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc
Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks series of teacher resources - both for math and literacy. Jane has presented workshops across North America for over 30 years and has been a featured speaker at 100's of provincial, state, national and international conference... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Early Childhood

10:15am MST

Rock your Yoga with friends level two
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are ready to challenge themselves and try partner lifts/holds. Bring a friend! In our post Covid society some of us and our students have forgotten what safe touch and the benefits of collaboration. This session will get you moving and supporting each other. Please bring a buddy and learn some great ways to release stress and get a great workout.
Speakers
KS

Kendra Silk

Teacher, Redeemer
This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are new to practice to have a safe space for questions and feedback on the structure of each pose. Attendees will leave with several 5 min body breaks that they... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Botanical Art with Music and Stories!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow)
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $7.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Bring a fun art project with songs and stories into your classroom! Join me in this hands-on, interdisciplinary session as we look at children’s literature connected to the themes in the artwork, learn songs, and create a botanical art project. No music experience is necessary! This art project looks at themes of growing plants, trees, flowers, vegetable gardens, and fruit. We will be looking at an array of different pieces of literature related to this theme. You will have the opportunity to express your creativity with connections to music, social and emotional learning and the science curriculum. Project ideas and resources will be shared to bring into your class right away!
Speakers
avatar for Coreen Blenkhorne

Coreen Blenkhorne

Coreen has taught with the Calgary Board of Education for over 18 years, is a mother of three wonderful boys, and married to an amazing husband who is also a teacher. Her teaching career has brought her experience teaching a variety of grades from grade K-6, literacy specialist, and... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts

10:15am MST

Computational Thinking 101: Foundations for Every Educator EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 05
Unlock the power of computational thinking for you and your students! Discover how computational thinking can enhance problem-solving skills while connecting with storytelling, nature, art, and more. This session provides a gentle introduction to core concepts found in the new curriculum such as decomposition, abstraction, and algorithms. Through exploring a variety of activities, both plugged-in and unplugged, you’ll learn how to seamlessly incorporate these principles into your classroom regardless of subject or grade level. No prior experience in teaching computer science needed! Please bring a laptop, Chromebook or tablet to this session
Speakers
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avatar for Whitney Horban

Whitney Horban

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton is dedicated to fostering life-long learning by creating a vibrant science and technology culture in our region. We offer a diverse array of in-person and virtual school programs. Our programs are connected to the Alberta curriculum and designed... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 05 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

10:15am MST

ELA and SS - Engaging Tasks Connected to Conflict
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Want to bring conflict and military history to life in your classroom? Want your students to connect to different challenges associated with people's experiences with conflict? Want your students to think critically and build skills? We will be looking at a variety of different conflicts connected to the curriculum (EG: War of 1812, Conquest of the Americas, Remembrance Day, etc.) in social studies as well as a variety of different ELA texts that have conflict as a theme (EG: The Sniper, War Poetry, songs connected to war and peace, etc.). Students get to explore and understand situations where individuals are interacting with conflict and war and the consequences individually and for society. There are many connections to be made to other times in world history to allow students to critically think about the movement of peoples. You will walk away with the complete lessons, activities, projects and resources.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholle Morrison

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Zakus

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

10:15am MST

Who Killed Barney Greenman?
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
In this session participants will work through exploring the differences between Perpetrators, Collaborators, Bystanders, and Rescuers in relation to the Holocaust, by sifting through a number of identity and situational cards. From there, they will be introduced to 3 year old Barney Greenman. Participants will then utilize the same cards to identify who was responsible for Barney’s death. This activity is Monday morning ready for participants and is an incredibly effective way to have students engage with the acts of the Nazi regime through the lens of just one child.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Holocaust studies, classroom design
Lindsay has loved being an educator for 20 years now. Having taught everything from kindergarten through grade 12, she has found her passion in teaching Holocaust Studies in grades 10-12. Written in the winter of 2020 and approved by Alberta Education that spring, Holocaust Studies... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

10:15am MST

22 Timely Topics on Teacher Health & Wellness - Ideas I Stole From Others
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 03
Teachers and leaders who participate in this session will engage in meaningful discussions and leave with an increased awareness of practical strategies that can be used to enhance their own approach to health and wellness. This is a discussion-based session for teachers in the area of health and wellness. During our time together we engage in small and large group discussion around timely topics on staff health and wellness. Come join us and be ready to share key ideas from your own professional practice, school or division. Together, we will connect and engage around one of the most important topics in education today, taking care of ourselves.
Speakers
avatar for Ray Hoppins

Ray Hoppins

Mr. Ray Hoppins thoroughly enjoyed his thirty-three year career as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, and central office leader in Vegreville, Innisfail, Sundre, and Olds. Ray is a proud alumnus from both the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, and recently... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Organization Strategies to Simplify Life
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - BC Room
Do you find yourself wishing for better organization at home and at school? Come learn strategies to improve the systems you use for a streamlined approach to planning, deadlines, calendars, possessions, and information management. We’ll look at how easy it is to become overwhelmed, the stress we feel about the pace of modern life and work through why good intentions are not enough to carry us through. In this session you’ll discover practical ways to organize your time and resources for increased efficiency and simplicity.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

eSports Community of Practice
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
Are you interested in competitive video games in schools? Do you coach or manage an eSports team? Come join the discussion about eSports competitions and scholarships (and careers), connect with other like-minded educators, and help build our provincial eSports network.
Speakers
avatar for David Hay

David Hay

Teacher, Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41
David Hay teaches high school computing science, robotics, IT, digital media, and math in Sherwood Park. He is also a contributor to the Callysto and Data Dunkers projects.
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Technology / Technolgie, Physical Education / Éducation Physique
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

10:30am MST

Why are outcomes for Indigenous students so unequal?
Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
ECC - Hall D
Join authors Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) and Andrew Stobo Sniderman for a discussion about their acclaimed book, Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation. This book follows multiple generations of two families, one white and one Indigenous, and weaves their lives into the larger story of Canada. Valley of the Birdtail is about how two schools became separate and unequal—and what it means for the rest of us.
Speakers
avatar for Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)

Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)

DOUGLAS SANDERSON (AMO BINASHII) is Beaver Clan, from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. He holds the Prichard Wilson Chair in Law and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Professor Sanderson has served as senior Advisor to the government of Ontario, in the offices... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Stobo Sniderman

Andrew Stobo Sniderman

ANDREW STOBO SNIDERMAN is a writer, lawyer and Rhodes Scholar from Montreal. He has written for the New York Times, the Globe and Mail and Maclean’s. He has also argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, served as the human rights policy advisor to the Canadian minister of foreign... Read More →
Chairperson
avatar for Cindy Christou

Cindy Christou

Program Chair, NCTCA
Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
It is not unusual for schools to be data-rich, but information-poor, collecting reams of student data but not ensuring the effective utilization of the information to guide next steps. In this session, Kurtis will explore a number of practical and easy to implement strategies and considerations for school leaders looking to ensure intentional organization and use of data to truly engage teachers, teams and help guide timely, collaborative responses for students.
Speakers
avatar for Kurtis Hewson

Kurtis Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning
Kurtis Hewson has been an award-winning teacher, vice-principal, and principal, as well as taught at the post-secondary level. With over a decade of experience as an administrator, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Making the Most of Outcomes in Assessment
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room
You are a great teacher! You engage your students in rich learning tasks, and your students are successfully learning. How do you make sure your assessments reflect the breadth of student learning, and that feedback to students, parents and school administration helps them make informed choices moving forward? Blueprinting assessments (and class time) can help you. This workshop will explore the ideas of intentionally addressing mandated curriculum outcomes and cognitive load through blueprinting. The facilitators, Jason Cooper and Laura Pankratz, have decades of classroom and assessment experience. Participants in this workshop will engage in discussion and exploration of what is currently working in Alberta classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Cooper

Jason Cooper

Onsite contact: Jason Coooper
Jason Cooper is the creator and owner of SmarterMarks, a tool that helps teachers and students do more with paper and online assessments. Before making the switch to supporting and developing SmarterMarks full-time, he worked as a high school science teacher in Calgary for 9 year... Read More →
avatar for Laura Pankratz

Laura Pankratz

Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute
Laura Pankratz is an educator with more than 30 years of working with students and teachers. One of her principles of education is the learning is messy. Her passion is finding the nugget of value in that mess and then helping the learner to build around it. Laura’s career included... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Assessment / Évaluation, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

11:30am MST

Extended/Long Term Disability: It’s All About the Medical
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
Understanding extended disability and long-term disability benefits can be challenging. The session provides an overview of this benefit and its eligibility, a review of best practices on applying for the benefit and outlines supports the Association offers to members during the application and, potentially, the appeal process.
Speakers
avatar for ATA Staff Officer

ATA Staff Officer

Danny Maas, Executive Staff Officer
TBD
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Easy Visual Effects for Junior High Tech
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
This session will introduce you to some simple, fun, and effective visual effects projects using Adobe Premiere Pro. You'll learn simple green screen effects, explosions, and even how to leverage Adobe's new AI-powered features to create amazing and engaging videos!
Speakers
avatar for Shane Lawrence

Shane Lawrence

Shane has been teaching for 19 years. In that time, he's taught everything from English to Photography, Drama to Computers. Through it all, he's developed a passion for creativity and creation which he now explores through teaching Art, Film, Drama, and Technology.
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  CTS, Technology / Technolgie |   CTF, Technology / Technolgie

11:30am MST

Making Meaningful Institutional Changes: using ERGs to create safety and inclusion for all employees.
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 01
In the first half of this session, employees from Black Gold Schools will lead you through the story of their first year starting and running Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). You will learn what an ERG is, and how it can offer a meaningful internal community of shared identities (racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, etc) that offers a route to equity and inclusion in the workplace. You will leave this session with access to a folder of all our resources (PD we have completed and offered, info on how to structure meetings, etc). In the second half of this session, we will offer a panel discussion where participants will have the opportunity to ask ERG members questions, as well as anything else related to our pursuit of a more inclusive workplace.
Speakers
avatar for Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer, Ruvilyn Gatchalian, Lorraine Kirkpatrick, Joshua Kostanuick, Hardeep Rai, Jolene Vandermeulen, and Pam Verhoeff are employees of Black Gold. Some of us are teachers, others are administrators, and others work in division office in administrative capacities. We all bring... Read More →
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Jolene

BGSD
Jolene Vandermeulen is an Assistant Principal with Black Gold School Division.
avatar for Erin Keca

Erin Keca

Principal, Black Gold School Division
Erin Keca, a 20-year education veteran and current principal at École Leduc Estates School, is passionate about fostering inclusive school communities where every student and staff member feels valued and empowered.
HR

Hardeep Rai

Dr. Hardeep Rai has taught for 25 years in a variety of roles from elementary to postsecondary, currently as a grade 5 teacher at Riverview Middle School. His dedication to supporting students and ensuring representation for marginalized groups motivates him to build community with... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

The Science of Language Learning for Schools and Homes
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
This presentation will outline how successful language learning happens for children. The structure will be to answer the following questions by outlining the latest research and then providing examples from in-school experience. 1.) What is unique about a child's first language acquisition, and how is it different from animal communication or AI-based language? 2.) When does child language learning begin and what are the critical periods for language learning? 3.) Who are the people that an ideal language development community requires and are screens helpful or harmful for language development? 4.) Where are the spaces that language learning occurs most successfully? 5.) How can home, school, and outside contexts be transformed into language-rich environments? 6.) Why is language development so vital to a child's social, academic, and future vocational success? 7.) Which language outcomes are the most important? Each of these questions will be answered in a way that attendees can understand and apply to the classroom, as well as the home and the community.
Speakers
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Michael Witten

Since 2015, Michael Witten has been an SLP in the public schools in Langley and Maple Ridge (before moving to Alberta), run a private practice, and taught First Language Acquisition at TWU. He enjoys sharing about the amazing Science of Language Learning and how to create language-rich... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Early Childhood, Technology / Technolgie

11:30am MST

Chidi Iwuchukwu - Breakout session
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 11
TBD
Speakers
avatar for Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi Iwuchukwu is the P.R.O. (Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic) guy. He is the bestselling author of Coming To Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers. He uses his own personal story, highlighting a variety of harrowing life experiences and transitions... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 11 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 11 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 240 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Connie Jakab - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 04
tbd
Speakers
avatar for Connie Jakab
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Note-Taking for School Counsellors and Administrators
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 03
Most of the time, school counsellors and school administrators are not trained on time-efficient and ethical record keeping that satisfies legal expectations. Do we have to keep notes? What should we write in our notes? Who keeps those notes? These questions will be answered, and more!
Speakers
avatar for Vincent Mireau

Vincent Mireau

Registered Psychologist, Rock Lake Psychology
Vincent Mireau is a Registered Psychologist in the Province of Alberta. He works in private practice Alberta-wide an instructor of Law and Ethics for City University of Seattle. Vincent is proudly francophone and the former President of the ATA Council of School Counsellors.
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Guidance / Counselling, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Supporting Neurodivergent Students at School
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 05
As class sizes increase and EA hours are in limited supply, our neurodivergent students are struggling. 1 in 50 children and youth are diagnosed with autism in Canada (2019), and 5-7% of children and youth are diagnosed with ADHD. More and more girls are being diagnosed as well, and many teachers and doctors are not as familiar with how autism looks in those assigned female at birth. Learn how to be neurodivergent affirming and support those students who are differently wired so they can be successful at school.
Speakers
avatar for Stepha Fode

Stepha Fode

CFL Teacher, Parkland School Division
Stepha is an autistic educator who is the mother to a twice exceptional child and runs a program for neurodivergent highschoolers, especially those with school avoidance. She competed her Masters of Special Education at UBC in 2011, and moved to Alberta in 2019 where she works at... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 05 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Culturally Sensitive Trauma Informed Practices in the Classroom: Understanding the Impact of Intergenerational Trauma
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room
This workshop will explore the connection between the history of colonization in Canada, with a holistic assessment in understanding the ongoing impacts on Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous peoples. The audience will understand how to use a two eyed seeing approach, and how this relays to working with Indigenous students, families and communities, while using a culturally sensitive trauma-informed approach. Participants will leave feeling empowered in learning how they can implement a strength- based approach, that is focused on resiliency and the strengths that Indigenous people carry within themselves. They will see how Intergenerational trauma can be healed when using intergenerational wisdom in supporting Indigenous people on their own healing journey.
Speakers
avatar for Joanna Gladue

Joanna Gladue

Joanna Gladue, a proud Nehiyaw Cree woman from the Treaty 8 Bigstone Cree Nation, embodies a profound connection to her Indigenous heritage, both in her personal and professional life. Although her familial roots lie in Northern Alberta, she has spent most of her life in Edmonton... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

The Arctic Experience: Goota's Journey Through Inuit Traditions
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
Rooted in the land-based resources of the North, Inuit traditions and culture flourished despite the unforgiving Arctic climate. Demonstrating incredible resilience and ingenuity, the Inuit have a rich history that Goota enthusiastically shares through her vivid storytelling and genuine Inuit artifacts.
Speakers
avatar for Goota Desmarais

Goota Desmarais

Inuit Education
Goota Desmarais, from Cape Dorset, Nunavut, experienced a unique upbringing, spending winters in a modern Inuit settlement and summers in a traditional camp. Now residing in Sherwood Park, Alberta, she stays connected to her heritage through regular visits. Through her business, Inuit... Read More →
Chairperson
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Nicole Lueke

Director of Communication, North Central Teachers' Convention
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Dangerous Language Arts: Praxis to Support Safety in Risk-Taking
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 02
Taking up controversy can be so engaging but becomes so much work when things slide off the rails! In our pluralistic, conflict-driven society, teachers must often hold space in our classrooms for challenging topics and examining multiple views. In the face of increasing unrest in our globalizing world, how can teachers create safety in which students can risk voicing ideas and exploring difficult topics without creating conflict? If critical, argumentative dynamics and writing are the focus, how can we strike a balance and create an environment without ideological blow-outs? In this follow-up session to the DLA Theory, we shift from introductions, intangible framing, and boundary establishment to practical hands-on pedagogical planning. I’ll offer a series of practical ways teachers can begin to or further implement the safety/ risk taking paradox and provide time and support for planning something “dangerous” for your own students. Bring a challenging text to work from OR draw from ideas and texts I’ll share to build a learning process or product that fits YOUR students, and encourages them to grow into practiced evaluators, communications, and push their comfort boundaries when they feel safe to do so. Holding space for this important work while feeling supported and confident with current research instead of on edge or at sea will bring you new confidence in building safe foundations from which to teach dangerously and allow your students to take new risks in their communication.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Harrison

Liz Harrison

Teacher
Liz Harrison has been teaching high school students for over a decade, and works to hold space and time for students to become courageously vulnerable creators and authentic communicators. Liz completed a Master of Education in Canadian Literacies in 2024 and is in the second-last... Read More →
SEATCA24 24S DLA PRACTICE&PLANNING LizHarrison pdf
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

11:30am MST

Novel Studies - How to do it well!
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Do your students hate reading? Do they struggle to complete tasks/assignments due to lack of engagement? Please join us for engaging ways to teach novels that will have your students asking, “Are we going to read today?” We will be going through a variety of different novels for different grade levels/abilities, as well as different approaches to novels and reading, strategies to build literacy and comprehension skills, tasks to develop academic writing, the gathering of evidence, critical analysis of the text and creative hands on projects.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholle Morrison

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Zakus

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

11:30am MST

Write On: Hands-On Activities To Get Your Students Going
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room
While many students have the ability to create Pulitzer-worthy pieces, getting pen to paper can be somewhat of a challenge. Especially in youth, where inhibitions and insecurities are at an all-time high, putting ourselves out there creatively can be daunting. Using a series of prompts and games, however, this workshop will take some of the pressure off of the blank page. Giving students an “in” regardless of their abilities and interest, we will try some hands-on activities that will get the ink flowing from even your most reluctant writers!
Speakers
avatar for Miranda Krogstad

Miranda Krogstad

Presenter / Content creator, YYSpeak
Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry. A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, Krogstad has connected with thousands of writers in dozens of cities across Western Canada. A member of the 2016 national... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

11:30am MST

Cuisenaire Rods: The Math Manipulative You Can't Live Without
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 12
Cuisenaire rods, those multi-colored blocks often found tucked away in the back of classroom cupboards, are truly indispensable math manipulatives. In this interactive, hands-on session, discover how these versatile tools can transform your math teaching. Learn how to effectively use Cuisenaire rods to demonstrate the four operations, work with fractions and decimals, develop proportional reasoning and understanding, and enhance measurement and geometry activities. These rods are especially beneficial for learners with dyscalculia, helping them visualize mathematics in a concrete way. Join us to explore the endless possibilities of Cuisenaire rods and how to use them in your classroom on Monday.
Speakers
avatar for Kelli Holden

Kelli Holden

Kelli is a dedicated educator with extensive experience as a teacher, Numeracy Lead, and Numeracy Facilitator for Parkland School Division, working with students from K-9. Her passion lies in making math experiences accessible to all learners. She has a strong belief in the power... Read More →
Chairperson
JS
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

11:30am MST

Math Intervention Made Easy with Cross-Number Puzzles
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room
Have you been struggling to determine why your students are unable to grasp basic numeracy concepts? This session will present the MathImagine Foundation’s Cross-Number puzzles based on extensive Math Recovery research and theory. As students work through the Cross-Number puzzles, you will be able to easily identify the concepts. Not only does it then become clear why they are “not getting it,” but more importantly, what needs to be done so they can move forward.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Finnie

Pamela Finnie

Pamela Finnie est une enseignante passionnée des STIM (sciences, technologie, ingénierie, maths) avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans le nord et le sud-ouest d'Edmonton. Elle a enseigné dans des écoles publiques et privées en anglais et en français, principalement de la 7e... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Math, Math

11:30am MST

A Reasonable Act of Worship | understanding & teaching the connection between worship & purity
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - BC Room
We live in a society where the word purity has become entangled in a gray area of post modernism & self-indulgence. Teaching authentic worship goes beyond just a faith or catechism class in school. It needs to be integrated into our systems as a whole. Accomplishing this requires a paradigm shift in both our mentality and our approach. Drawing from concepts laid out in his book, Peter guides us through the beginnings of what this shift might look like. Participants are invited to reflect, to journey, and to share.
Speakers
avatar for Peter Hill

Peter Hill

CPM Enterprises
Peter is a licensed minister, author, motivational speaker, youtuber, and math teacher. During the school year, he teaches high school math in the city of Calgary. Outside of his teaching career, he is involved in the training, support, equipping and encouragement of an array of different... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Religious Studies / Religion, Guidance / Counselling
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Personal Retiree Plan education session
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
Your retirement, your way. If you're starting to think about retirement, you might be wondering what your benefit options will look like. Our flexible solutions will meet your needs for the next stage of your life, so you can: BE FLEXIBLE. Choose the coverage that suits your needs for extended health benefits, prescription drugs and dental care. FEEL CONFIDENT. Enjoy your retirement with peace of mind that your coverage is secure with a brand you know and trust. TRAVEL FAR. Enjoy worry-free vacations with our emergency travel coverage and up to 120 days per trip. LIVE WELL. Stay happy and healthy by taking advantage of personal, nutritional and financial counseling through our wellness programs. Learn what to expect and plan for in retirement; from government sponsored programs to personal benefit options. This is a great opportunity to plan early for the retirement you always envisioned.
Speakers
avatar for Candice Hartwell

Candice Hartwell

Personal Benefits Specialist, Alberta Blue Cross
Personal Benefits Specialist with Alberta Blue Cross. Helping to educate Albertans about their benefit options. From Government sponsored health programs to personal coverage options. Supporting individuals as they transition from group benefits to personal coverage upon retirement... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Retired Teachers, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Case Studies and More! Unpacking Concepts in the New Science Curriculum
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 09
How do we engage students in learning all the new concepts in their science curriculum? Learning e terms and their definitions is always a starting point but its just surface level learning. This session will look at ways that we can ask our students to become independent thinkers and start to draw connections between what they know and where we need them to go. Participants will take part in several interactive activities that they can adapt to their own student levels and use within the classroom. Yup, another roll up your sleeve event!
Speakers
avatar for Chris Zarski

Chris Zarski

Designer of Professional Learning, ARPDC
Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers as a Designer of Professional Learning with the Central Alberta Regional Learning Consortium. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

11:30am MST

Land Reclamation In The Classroom - Educating Through Game
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
How do we teach the next generation to reclaim disturbed land, to heal the Earth? With increasing environmental pressures, everyone must understand the importance of land reclamation. Join Valerie Miller, PhD, and Julie Arsenault, science teacher, to explore “Become An Earth Doctor”. This game allows participants to become land reclamation practitioners, walking them through key steps and decisions. Participants will be introduced to land reclamation, explore gameplay, learn how to connect to real life examples including those experienced on Indigenous lands, and gain access to free resources.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Arsenault

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council
After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →
avatar for Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems
Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta. Valerie supports personnel to share research with audiences through opportunities like tours, videos, books, talks, and in-person/online... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Reading, Writing, Speaking: The Metacognitive Connection
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 10
Metacognition is more than simply 'thinking about thinking'. Students who have a variety of metacognitive strategies to draw upon do better with evaluating the quality of their learning, knowing when they’re getting ‘derailed’, and knowing where and when to seek help. This session will focus on the connection between language, consciousness, and metacognition and will include takeaways, examples, and strategies for teaching students to be more metacognitively aware learners.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Karena Hartson

Dr. Karena Hartson

Consultant
Dr. Hartson is a secondary literacy consultant who delivers high-level, high-energy professional learning sessions that help teachers leverage their own experiences to support student learning. Teachers attending her sessions will come away with tools and strategies that they can... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

12:00pm MST

Guided Tours at the Art Gallery of Alberta
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #2
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $24.00
Capacity: 90
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Join us for a guided tour and discussions designed for teachers. Led by our Education team, these tours highlight current exhibitions including key exhibition themes and ideas, connections to the Alberta Program of Studies, applicable visual literacy strategies, and suggestions for classrooms.
Speakers
AG

Art Gallery of Alberta

Education and Learning Administrator, Art Gallery of Alberta
The Art Gallery of Alberta is a museum dedicated to excellent and innovative practice in programming, stewardship, and presentation of visual arts in Western Canada and across the nation. The Art Gallery of Alberta creates a welcoming and engaging environment where people are motivated... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #2 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Tours, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #2 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for 90 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:00pm MST

Alberta Landscape Art and Haida Art with Music and Stories! EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $12.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Bring a fun art projects into your classroom with connections to music and stories! Join me in this hands-on, interdisciplinary session as we first study a local artist, Jason Carter, use Feldman’s art critique to critique his art, look at stories connected to the themes in the artwork, sing songs, and recreate a landscape painting! Our second art project involves an animal study, Canadian history, Haida art study from the West coast, and creating your own Haida art. No music experience is necessary! These art projects will give you opportunities to express your creativity with sketching and painting, while making connections to children’s literature, music, and social studies. Project ideas and resources will be shared to bring into your class right away!
Speakers
avatar for Coreen Blenkhorne

Coreen Blenkhorne

Coreen has taught with the Calgary Board of Education for over 18 years, is a mother of three wonderful boys, and married to an amazing husband who is also a teacher. Her teaching career has brought her experience teaching a variety of grades from grade K-6, literacy specialist, and... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts

12:30pm MST

Maegan Giroux - Keynote Session EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
ECC - Hall D
Join us for a keynote session with author Maegan Giroux as she delves into the transformative power of the 14 building thinking classroom practices. Through practical examples and real-world applications, Maegan will illuminate how these practices foster equity and accessibility in educational settings. From fostering collaborative inquiry to nurturing meaningful reflection, each practice is designed to empower students and teachers. Discover how the building thinking classroom's pedagogy promotes inclusive learning environments where every voice is valued, and every mind is engaged. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for cultivating your own thinking classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux is an accomplished mathematics teacher, instructional coach, and educational consultant, currently working in Regina Catholic Schools. Having taught for over a decade at every grade level from kindergarten to grade 8, Maegan's teaching philosophy is rooted in innovative... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Using Assessment to Improve Teaching
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room
Assessments take many forms, from qualitative observations to assignments and tests. All of these are opportunities for feedback not just for students, but also for teachers. So how can you take advantage of that, and improve what you’re doing in your classroom, without adding a bunch more work to your life? This workshop will explore how you can use the results from all types of assessments to improve your teaching. The facilitators, Jason Cooper and Laura Pankratz, have decades of classroom and assessment experience. Participants in this workshop will engage in discussion and exploration of what is currently working in Alberta classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Cooper

Jason Cooper

Onsite contact: Jason Coooper
Jason Cooper is the creator and owner of SmarterMarks, a tool that helps teachers and students do more with paper and online assessments. Before making the switch to supporting and developing SmarterMarks full-time, he worked as a high school science teacher in Calgary for 9 year... Read More →
avatar for Laura Pankratz

Laura Pankratz

Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute
Laura Pankratz is an educator with more than 30 years of working with students and teachers. One of her principles of education is the learning is messy. Her passion is finding the nugget of value in that mess and then helping the learner to build around it. Laura’s career included... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Assessment / Évaluation, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

12:45pm MST

Promote Yourself: Resumes and Cover Letters that Get Noticed
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
Are you interested in learning how to communicate the story of your teaching career and showcase your educational, professional, leadership and volunteer experience to pique employers’ interest? In this session, the presenter will share advice on how to edit your resume and write a strong cover letter to improve your chances of getting an interview.
Speakers
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Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

What is MoodleHub?
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
MoodleHub is a server that has been running for several years where teachers around Alberta have been networking and downloading courses that have been established in their division. We are a non-profit organization that wants the best for teachers by meeting once a month during the school year to discuss anything new in the world of e-learning.
Speakers
avatar for Angelo Delli Santi

Angelo Delli Santi

Mastering Online Tools for Any Science and Math Learner
Angelo Delli Santi has completed his Master of Distance Education from Athabasca University in 2022 and is continuing to learn more skills of the teaching profession as a life-long learner. He resides in Red Deer, Alberta, and teaches high school online science courses (Biology, Chemistry... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Beginning Teachers, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Be An Upstander: Finding Hope in Complex Times
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 01
Global crisis’, rights and equity issues are entering, and sometimes disrupting, classrooms within increasing frequency, leaving both students and educators feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. In this session, participants will explore approaches that create environments where they can explore complex topics and equip students with tools to address injustice. Participants will also examine how classroom culture, courage to engage in complex conversations and project-based learning, can be used together to help students find hope and equip them with skills to take action.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Adomako-Ansah

Sarah Adomako-Ansah

Canadian Human Rights Museum / Edmonton Catholic Teachers Local No 54
Sarah Adomako-Ansah is a graduate of the University of Alberta, B. Ed (’13). She is a former teacher with the Edmonton Catholic School Division, teaching grades three through six from 2013 until 2021. She was the Division’s first Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Consultant... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Choosing Your Tomorrow: Harnessing Your Power of Choice
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 04
Jodie shares how harnessing the power of choice is possible, even in the most challenging times. Drawing from her personal journey, she explores themes of resilience, communication, support, and growing through grief. She emphasizes that joy can coexist with pain and underscores the power of choice in decision-making to find meaning while living through adversity. Jodie offers practical lessons and inspires others to embrace self-discovery for growth and healing, providing tools to help themselves and those they love and serve. Her message is one of connection, hope, and the possibility of finding joy amidst life’s most difficult moments.
Speakers
avatar for Jodie Baulkham

Jodie Baulkham

Jodie Baulkham Coaching & Consulting
Jodie is a licensed teacher, former RCMP employee, professional coach, and certified Leader Character practitioner who focuses on cultivating character, igniting passion, and fortifying resilience for herself and others. She is a leadership and mental health curriculum design specialist... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Trickster Theatre Presents: Storytelling
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
Over the course of this hour, you'll see Trickster Theatres process for teaching Storytelling through theatre- condensing our usual 2 day work-shop into a 1 hour interactive to show the method of bringing stories to life. This theatre method involves getting students actively on their feet to act out the stories themselves, promoting creativity. Alex from Trickster Theatre shows the process of bringing story telling to life in a fun, interactive way. With years of experience in Theatre for Young Audiences, Trickster gets kids on their feet and active. In this Session, Alex will show how Trickster Theatre is adding an interactive program to teaching Storytelling which increases students retention by having the students animate the images to develop the story. Applicable for Kindergarten through Grade 6!
Speakers
avatar for Alex Allen

Alex Allen

A local Calgarian artist, with years of experience both in theater and childcare, Alex is a seasoned TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Actor and presenter, working with Trickster Theatre to bring their programs directly to schools. Mostly working with youths from Kindergarten to grade... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Fine Arts, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

12:45pm MST

Enhance Well-being, Enhance Learning: The CSH Approach
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Healthy students learn better and achieve better outcomes. The comprehensive school health (CSH) framework is Alberta’s roadmap for school health and wellness. CSH begins with you, right in your classroom! Join us for an engaging discussion on hot topics that directly impact you and your students. Together, let’s demystify CSH and explore strategies that enhance well-being and learning for students and staff in your classroom – leading to meaningful and lasting change.
Speakers
avatar for David Knechtel

David Knechtel

Health Promotion Facilitator Healthy Schools, Alberta Health Services
David is a Health Promotion Facilitator with the Healthy Schools team at Alberta Health Services. He partners with school authorities and other stakeholders to implement effective and coordinated initiatives that improve wellbeing in schools using a Comprehensive School Health framework... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Mitschke

Matthew Mitschke

Health Promotion Facilitator, Healthy Schools, AHS
Matt is a Health Promotion Facilitator with the Healthy Schools team at Alberta Health Services. He partners with school authorities and other stakeholders to implement effective and coordinated initiatives that improve wellbeing in schools using a Comprehensive School Health framework... Read More →
avatar for Rodney Snaterse

Rodney Snaterse

Health Promotion Facilitator, Healthy Schools, Alberta Health Services
Rod is a Health Promotion Facilitator with the Healthy Schools team at Alberta Health Services. He partners with school authorities and other stakeholders to implement effective and coordinated initiatives that improve wellbeing in schools using a Comprehensive School Health framework... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Health - CALM / Santé, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

I'm Having Weird Thoughts: a Universal Language for Social Thinking
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room
In today's educational landscape, fostering social and emotional learning (SEL) is as critical as academic instruction. The We Thinkers! social curriculum, developed by Michelle Garcia Winner and Dr. Pamela Crooke, provides an innovative and comprehensive approach to teaching young students the fundamental social skills necessary for successful interaction and emotional regulation. This session will explore how the We Thinkers! curriculum, along with many other strategies, equips schools and classrooms with universal strategies, languages, and concepts to enhance social learning and meet behavioral expectations effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Anderson

Kayla Anderson

Kayla's Bio: I have been working with Blackgold School Division for seven years as an elementary teacher. I have experience in many grade levels but have been teaching grade 3 for the past six years. I am an avid hiker, a wife, and a dog mom to two of the cutest golden retrievers... Read More →
avatar for Rebecca Dupont

Rebecca Dupont

Becky Dupont is a dedicated teacher at Robina Baker Elementary School in Devon, Alberta. With many years of experience teaching Division 1, she’s excited to embark on a new adventure year—kindergarten! Becky and her husband reside in Devon, where they stay busy with their two... Read More →
avatar for Danielle Kirton

Danielle Kirton

Danielle's Bio: Danielle Kirton is the Assistant Principal and Learning Support Teacher at Robina Baker Elementary School in Devon, Alberta. Danielle has served as a Learning Support Teacher in two different schools within Black Gold School Division. Collaborating with a variety of... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Early Childhood

12:45pm MST

Askîhk Kiskinohamâtowin - Weaving Métis Ways of Knowing into Land-Based Learning
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room
nd Based Learning is central to Métis ways of knowing and being. When we create relationships to the land, we have a responsibility to live in reciprocity by protecting and caring for the land and all that lives on it. Seeing the land as a relation is an important Métis worldview. Join Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning in exploring what Land-Based Learning could look like in schools, what it is and resources to support this learning.
Speakers
avatar for Holly Brandsma

Holly Brandsma

Metis Education Consultant, Rupertsland Institute
Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning develops comprehensive foundational knowledge resources, engaging lesson plans, meaningful professional development opportunities and authentic classroom learning tools that speak accurately and meaningfully to topics in Métis educati... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Yukon Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Addressing neurodiversity in the language arts classroom
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 05
Refusing a deficit model, this session will address the particular situation of neurodivergent learners in the secondary ELA classroom, suggesting curricular, environmental, affective, relational, and communicative strategies to engage such students effectively and without discrimination; these shifts in teaching may also be beneficial to all students. This talk will also consider the situation of neurodiversity among teachers.
Speakers
avatar for David Lewkowich

David Lewkowich

Comics and Language Arts, University of Alberta
David Lewkowich is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. He is the author of "The Figure of the Teacher in Comics: A Psychoanalytic Study of Immaterial and Fragmented Education," and works with theories and practices of sound and multimodality... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive

12:45pm MST

AI & I: Empowering Student Creativity
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
Unlock the future of writing in your classroom with this innovative workshop. Imagine a space where AI isn't just a tool but a trusted writing partner, enhancing your students' creative processes without overshadowing their unique voices. In this session, you'll dive into cutting-edge activities that harness the power of AI resources like Chat GPT and AI imagery services. Together, we'll explore how these tools can sharpen descriptive language, generate rich literary devices, and expand our students’ knowledge and capabilities. Join in for a journey that combines technology and creativity, ensuring your students emerge as confident writers and thinkers in this technological era!
Speakers
avatar for Miranda Krogstad

Miranda Krogstad

Presenter / Content creator, YYSpeak
Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry. A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, Krogstad has connected with thousands of writers in dozens of cities across Western Canada. A member of the 2016 national... Read More →
Chairperson
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Terra Beth Dowhaluk

Teacher (Band, ELA, Music), Sturgeon Local
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

12:45pm MST

Reading Comprehension Success!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
As teachers we ask, “How can I improve my students’ achievement in reading comprehension? “Students ask, “How can I get better at reading comprehension?” This session describes how to categorize reading comprehension questions into 5 reading skill categories allowing teachers and students to determine which skills require improvement and how to unpack each skill and determine the alignment to curriculum outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Brigitta Goerres

Brigitta Goerres

President, Edu-Best Educational Resources
I have been involved in education for over 30 years. I had the fortune of starting my career as a classroom teacher immediately after graduating from the University of Alberta. I continued my career working with the Ministry of Education and from there worked for a decade as the Executive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Learning Resources

12:45pm MST

Art and the Holocaust
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
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Price: $12.00
Capacity: 30
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This experiential session will introduce participants to the works of three artists who created before, during and after the Holocaust. Participants will then be given time to create a piece of their own ‘in the style of…’ This is a lesson used as part of the Holocaust Studies program, and encourages participants to look at this atrocity through a different lens. Walking away from the session participants will have resources to bring a similar program into their classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Holocaust studies, classroom design
Lindsay has loved being an educator for 20 years now. Having taught everything from kindergarten through grade 12, she has found her passion in teaching Holocaust Studies in grades 10-12. Written in the winter of 2020 and approved by Alberta Education that spring, Holocaust Studies... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

12:45pm MST

Neurographic Art EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow)
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Price: $7.00
Capacity: 30
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How can we host an art class that accesses emotional regulation, creative freedom as well as develop techniques needed for watercolor? Come find out. All materials will be provided and in one hour you will walk away with a completed assignment that is applicable K-12.
Speakers
KS

Kendra Silk

Teacher, Redeemer
This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are new to practice to have a safe space for questions and feedback on the structure of each pose. Attendees will leave with several 5 min body breaks that they... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for 0 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

The Purity Pandemic | dealing with disaster in our postmodern world EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - BC Room
We are in a crisis. Our students are being faced with choices that they are ill equipped to make. A society of pornography and rape culture is infiltrating our well-being with incredibly severe consequences. We shy away from discussing the issues & pay a huge price. Not for the faint of heart, Peter offers an in-depth and in-your-face talk to teachers & educators about purity. While from the perspective of the Christian faith, principals shared transcend religious backgrounds. It’s time to talk about it. It’s time to fight back.
Speakers
avatar for Peter Hill

Peter Hill

CPM Enterprises
Peter is a licensed minister, author, motivational speaker, youtuber, and math teacher. During the school year, he teaches high school math in the city of Calgary. Outside of his teaching career, he is involved in the training, support, equipping and encouragement of an array of different... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Religious Studies / Religion, Guidance / Counselling
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Allyship in STEM
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 12
Are you an ally interested in authentically weaving Truth & Reconciliation into your STEM lessons but don’t know where to start? Are you mindful of avoiding tokenism and teaching Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being with respect and authenticity? If so, then this is the session for you! Amanda Green will share her journey in learning from Indigenous people and appropriately implementing a variety of lessons that you can then use either on your own, or with guidance of a community member. Please remember that this is from the point of view of an ally, who sometimes makes mistakes, but ultimately wants to help others learn from them and do better. Amanda primarily focuses on Junior High (both in English and French), but has many ideas you can use with students of all ages.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Arsenault

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council
After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Green

Amanda Green

Teacher, Science Council
Amanda's spark for science ignited at an early age exploring nature with her family and grew into a flame for space exploration as she followed Canada's journey skyward. She teaches Junior High STEM classes in both English and French in Beaumont, Alberta. Alongside her colleague Julie... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Bringi(NG) the Three Sisters Garden and Inuit Life and Culture to Chemistry Curriculum
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 02
Michael Ng reflects on the wonderful resources provided from Chem13 News of how to incorporate Indigenous knowledge about the Northern lands, peoples and ways of life through the scientific lens of the Inuit. By connecting it back to TQS #4 & 5 and LQS #5, a collective study will explore the Three Sisters Garden of the Iroquois; soy sauce; PFOs; chert and the Ulu; Inuit medicinal remedies; the Northern Lights; acid-base plant chemistry; and elements of the Periodic Table. Reflections will look at where it can be incorporated into the Alberta curriculum for Science 10 and Chemistry 20 / 30.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Ng

Michael Ng

Science
Michael Ng, M.Ed. who teaches Chemistry 20/30 and AP Chemistry. Accomplished concert pianist and artist since age 5. The world of science can be an enjoyable part of daily life. Dedicated and innovative in making "Science fun". A fan of transformative leadership, culturally responsive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

12:45pm MST

Help! There is a Critic Living in my Head!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 03
Have trouble with a hyper-critical inner dialogue? Are you your own biggest critic? This session offers insight derived from an 'old, but awesome' model called T.A. for dealing with our mental backseat driver. This session would also be excellent for teachers working with Stressed Out High Achievers.
Speakers
avatar for Vincent Mireau

Vincent Mireau

Registered Psychologist, Rock Lake Psychology
Vincent Mireau is a Registered Psychologist in the Province of Alberta. He works in private practice Alberta-wide an instructor of Law and Ethics for City University of Seattle. Vincent is proudly francophone and the former President of the ATA Council of School Counsellors.
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

How to Say No
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
Teachers give a lot of themselves, so preserving energy is an important skill. With increased demands on our time and resources, decisions must be made to manage stress and avoid burning out. In this session, we’ll examine why it can be so hard to say no. We’ll cover handling the disappointment of others, strategies for setting and maintaining stronger relationship boundaries, and creating more space to enjoy life instead of feeling “crazy busy.” Prioritize your own mental health by learning how to say no with kindness and without guilt so your students can see how it’s done.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Using Riddles and Unsolvable Problems to Encourage Oral Language and Higher Order Thinking Skills
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 10
Here’s a great entry point for thinking, speaking and problem solving! Riddles and unsolvable problems contain clues, mysteries, and thought-provoking opportunities seen as ‘play’, but in reality they encourage complex cognitive investment. Along with developing valuable language-manipulation skills, riddles and unsolvable puzzles support higher level thinking, literacy and numeracy competencies, and promote subject-specific skills. Teachers will walk away with a number of riddles and puzzles that encourage students to engage in oral language, problem solving, and critical thinking. Join us for a puzzlingly good time!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Karena Hartson

Dr. Karena Hartson

Consultant
Dr. Hartson is a secondary literacy consultant who delivers high-level, high-energy professional learning sessions that help teachers leverage their own experiences to support student learning. Teachers attending her sessions will come away with tools and strategies that they can... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

1:00pm MST

Visit the Royal Alberta Museum (Tour)
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Tour
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $24.00
Capacity:30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Come meet with members of the RAM learning team to learn about the resources for you and your class. This will have a 20 min overview and then free time to explore the museum.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Roberts

Monica Roberts

Head of Learning, Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum is Alberta’s provincial museum. We sustain the Province’s collecting, research, and conservation activities and showcase and share a long and storied history of this land and the peoples who have made it their home. Our work is to collect, conserve, research... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Tour Royal Alberta Museum
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tour
  • Room Details Royal Alberta Museum - Tour (Royal Alberta Museum, Tour Max capacity for 30 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

1:45pm MST

Scott Ervin - Breakout Session EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 08
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Speakers
avatar for Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin has spent twenty-four years working with kids. He has served as a principal, superintendent, discipline specialist, mentor and father. Scott has published a book with ASCD, “The Classroom Behavior Manual: How to Build Relationships with Students, Share Control, and Teach... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 08 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 338 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Fun Times with H5P!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
Have you ever encountered dull lessons where students just read the material, and nothing engages them. H5P.org has been around for several years to promote a fun and engaging way to learn. You can have embedded material from Crosswords, Interactive Videos, Flashcards, Game Map and so much more. To be exact another 50 to choose from. I will quickly show you the ins and outs of storing your material on this server and the use of AI, specifically ChatGPT you can have questions made on any concept in seconds to formatively assess your students.
Speakers
avatar for Angelo Delli Santi

Angelo Delli Santi

Mastering Online Tools for Any Science and Math Learner
Angelo Delli Santi has completed his Master of Distance Education from Athabasca University in 2022 and is continuing to learn more skills of the teaching profession as a life-long learner. He resides in Red Deer, Alberta, and teaches high school online science courses (Biology, Chemistry... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Assessment / Évaluation, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Outcomes, Triangulation and Gradebooks - OH MY!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 09
We know that tests and traditional grading are not necessarily the most effective for assessing and reporting student learning, but how to make the transition from what we’ve always done to what we want to do? This session will share ideas and resources for tracking student progress, setting up an outcome based gradebook and reporting achievements in a way that meaningfully describes what students know and can do.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Arsenault

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council
After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Assessment / Évaluation, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Laurie McIntosh - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Hall D
Taking a closer look at the strategies, stories and definitions of "success" that inspire and connect us in our community as 'Teachers These Days'. Laurie will hold a discussion and reflection around what we have been taught is a "good" teacher. We will examine in depth the stories we have been told about what makes a successful teacher, what elements within our teacher culture need to change and spend time discussing safe places to land in these trying times. This session is all about the connection. Teachers can expect to leave with strategies especially surrounding connection to themselves, their school community, their learners and the families they serve. What people will remember most about you, your legacy, will have so much more to do with a felt sense than it ever will with words or numbers. It will remind our teachers that their job is to shine the incredible light that brought them into this profession in the first place. It will remind them that whatever you got on any given day is (more than) enough which is something all teachers deserve to hear right now.
Speakers
avatar for Laurie McIntosh

Laurie McIntosh

me of the best lessons are taught in the moments between literacy and numeracy. These golden moments based on kindness, connection, and community are the moments Laurie lives for. With compassion and thoughtfulness, Laurie has an incredible way of acknowledging the accomplishments... Read More →
Chairperson
JV

Janet Vader

NCTCA Past President
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Maegan Giroux - Keynote Session 4-6
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 04
For two years, Maegan Giroux, alongside her co-author Peter Liljedahl, investigated tasks for their bestselling book, ‘Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, K-5’. Their book covers everything about tasks, from the launch script to consolidation to tips for making your own tasks, all viewed through a uniquely elementary lens. In this workshop, Maegan will lead participants through a grade 4-6 task beginning to end and explore crucial micro and macro moves for an elementary thinking classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux is an accomplished mathematics teacher, instructional coach, and educational consultant, currently working in Regina Catholic Schools. Having taught for over a decade at every grade level from kindergarten to grade 8, Maegan's teaching philosophy is rooted in innovative... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier

2:00pm MST

The Sailing of the St. Louis
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3
In May, 1939 the St. Louis set sail from Hamburg, Germany. Her destination was Cuba, and her cargo was 937 Jewish immigrants. Each holding papers to legally enter Cuba upon arrival. What happened in the days following the ship's departure sets the stage for the war which had only just begun. Participants will move through a lesson from start to finish that they can take into their classroom on Monday morning. The sailing of the St. Louis is one of the answers to 'why didn't the Jews do anything?' In short, some did. This harrowing story of hope, loss, and desperation comes to life through video, diary, and apology. Participants will see this activity through to the summative assignment where they are tasked to create a representation of the points of view of each of the nations involved.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Holocaust studies, classroom design
Lindsay has loved being an educator for 20 years now. Having taught everything from kindergarten through grade 12, she has found her passion in teaching Holocaust Studies in grades 10-12. Written in the winter of 2020 and approved by Alberta Education that spring, Holocaust Studies... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Fine Arts, General Interest / Intérêt Général

2:00pm MST

Let’s Talk About Food: Reframing messaging for an inclusive classroom
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Have you ever wondered how to respond to your students' comments about food? Most of us grew up hearing foods described as “healthy” or “unhealthy,” but categorizing foods this way can harm our relationship with food and cause stress about eating. So how do we flip the script on this conversation with students? Join our Registered Dietitians in this interactive session exploring practical examples and strategies of how to have inclusive conversations around all foods with your students. Come and be part of the conversation!
Speakers
avatar for Jaclyn Chute

Jaclyn Chute

Registered Dietitian, Teach Nutrition
Jaclyn Chute, RD, M.Ed. Jaclyn is is a Registered Dietitian with Teach Nutrition at Dairy Farmers of Canada. She is passionate about helping others cultivate a healthy relationship with food and themselves. She enjoys finding creative ways to share the message that eating can be nourishing... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Health - CALM / Santé, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Exploring Inuit Games: Tradition, Skills, and Community
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Join us for an engaging session dedicated to the rich tradition of Inuit games. Participants will delve into the cultural significance, historical roots, and the skills involved in these traditional activities. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on participation, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the games that have been passed down through generations, fostering community and resilience in Inuit culture. Whether you're learning about the endurance-testing Knuckle Hop, the strategic Blanket Toss, or the cooperative Seal Crawl, this session promises a fun and educational experience for all ages. Be prepared for an immersive journey into the world of Inuit games, where tradition meets play!
Speakers
avatar for Goota Desmarais

Goota Desmarais

Inuit Education
Goota Desmarais, from Cape Dorset, Nunavut, experienced a unique upbringing, spending winters in a modern Inuit settlement and summers in a traditional camp. Now residing in Sherwood Park, Alberta, she stays connected to her heritage through regular visits. Through her business, Inuit... Read More →
Chairperson
NL

Nicole Lueke

Director of Communication, North Central Teachers' Convention
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Physical Education / Éducation Physique
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Yukon Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

How Well Do Your Students Read?
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
This 1-hour session will explore some of the practical ways in which Grades 7-10 teachers can model and scaffold for readers and writers the skills needed to more actively and meaningfully engage with texts of all kinds. Teachers will come away with tools and strategies that enable students to make visible to us the often-invisible process of comprehending, a process that can’t always be captured by a standardized multiple-choice assessment. Tannis will also provide a brief overview of Pearson’s new Literacy Success Assessment (Grades 7-10), a tool for gaining insights into how our students comprehend and communicate.
Speakers
avatar for Tannis Niziol

Tannis Niziol

Throughout her 32-year career as a teacher, administrator, and curriculum consultant, in Alberta and Manitoba, Tannis has remained passionate about teaching and learning. She believes all learners deserve access to rich, diverse learning experiences and to a safe equitable space in... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Assessment / Évaluation

2:00pm MST

STEM Stations - Engaging students in authentic learning and collaboration in Science and Math.
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 12
Do you want to have more one-on-one time with your students while teaching them how to work independently and provide meaningful hands-on activities? Come and see how you can utilize stations to build collaborative and exploratory learning opportunities in Math and Science. Amanda Green and Megan Zaremba will share their passion for learning and how they make their lessons fun and interactive. You will walk away with resources and tips on running stations that are simple and can be implemented in your classrooms later this week! Although they primarily teach junior high in English, some ideas and resources will be available in French and applicable to other grade levels
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Green

Amanda Green

Teacher, Science Council
Amanda's spark for science ignited at an early age exploring nature with her family and grew into a flame for space exploration as she followed Canada's journey skyward. She teaches Junior High STEM classes in both English and French in Beaumont, Alberta. Alongside her colleague Julie... Read More →
avatar for Megan Zaremba

Megan Zaremba

Megan has been teaching grade 9 Math and Science in Beaumont, Alberta for four years. During that time, she has enjoyed helping students find their own version of success and inspiring them to always try their best. With a passion for exploring, Megan continues to try new things in... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

All Who are Weary and Heavy-Laden
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 10
Although he went to church from the time he was very young, the launch of a parish youth ministry program in his teen years is what really awakened Mike Landry’s faith, making Jesus his dearest friend. For more than 27 years, Mike has sought to share the truth, beauty, and goodness of Catholic Christianity with others. Currently, he works full-time as division Chaplain for Evergreen Catholic Schools, serving ten schools west of Edmonton, AB. Mike and his wife Jennifer live in Stony Plain, AB with their five children.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Landry

Mike Landry

Although he went to church from the time he was very young, the launch of a parish youth ministry program in his teen years is what really awakened Mike Landry’s faith, making Jesus his dearest friend. For more than 27 years, Mike has sought to share the truth, beauty, and goodness... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Religious Studies / Religion, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Maki(Ng) More Magic & Science Fun!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 02
Popular from his last session on science wizardry, join Michael Ng once again as he shares more magic tricks but really science tricks into your science classes. Further incites on its illusions, misconceptions, and a bit of trickery to start your lectures and to get your children engaged in classrooms and remote learning.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Ng

Michael Ng

Science
Michael Ng, M.Ed. who teaches Chemistry 20/30 and AP Chemistry. Accomplished concert pianist and artist since age 5. The world of science can be an enjoyable part of daily life. Dedicated and innovative in making "Science fun". A fan of transformative leadership, culturally responsive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

2:00pm MST

Non-Permanent Learning Surfaces (aka Whiteboards) In the Science Classroom
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room
Whiteboarding can be defined by some as an effective classroom strategy that uses non-permanent learning surfaces to actively engage students in the learning process. This strategy provides students with ongoing evaluation and quick feedback that guides understanding and comprehension of subject matter. It also allows students to engage in a collaborative learning process with their peers enabling them to learn from each other. This session will introduce you to multiple methods on how you can use whiteboarding in your science classroom. Participants will experience how to use non-permanent learning surfaces in their science classrooms in a variety of ways. They will learn that whiteboarding is an effective student engagement activity that fosters student dialogue, engages students in a collaborative learning environment, models problem solving strategies and helps students achieve a deeper conceptual understanding of scientific concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Kristian Basaraba

Kristian Basaraba

Kristian Basaraba (he/him) is a father of two, teacher, lead singer in the punk rock cover band Dad Religion, podcast host, semi-retired skateboarder and the founder of the community organization known as Rad Dads Edmonton. He is currently on a secondment from his school board working... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Trickster Theatre Presents: Science Through Theatre
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
Over the course of this hour, you'll see Trickster Theatres process for teaching the new K-6 Science Curriculum through theatre- condensing our usual 2 day work-shop into a 1 hour interactive to show the method of bringing the science to life. This theatre method involves getting students actively on their feet to act out the science themselves. Alex from Trickster Theatre shows the process of bringing science learning to life in a fun, interactive way. With years of experience in Theatre for Young Audiences, Trickster gets kids on their feet and active, acting out the science in a memorable way. In this Session, Alex will show how Trickster Theatre is tackling the New Science Curriculum, adding an interactive program to teaching Science which increases students retention by having the students animate the scientific concepts. Starting with looking at your Organizing Idea and Guiding Questions, this program involves an easy and fun way to approach science, with the entirety of the new science curriculum available. But the best part? Alex is gonna show how Trickster can go over an entire Unit in Two Days! Applicable for Kindergarten through Grade 6 and customizable for classes.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Allen

Alex Allen

A local Calgarian artist, with years of experience both in theater and childcare, Alex is a seasoned TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Actor and presenter, working with Trickster Theatre to bring their programs directly to schools. Mostly working with youths from Kindergarten to grade... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Science-sciences, Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

2:00pm MST

Visual Block-Based Coding with Minecraft Education Edition
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - BC Room
In this session we will look at coding in Minecraft Education Edition, how it can be used in both elementary and secondary computer science. You and your students will be able to gain new powers and abilities, while developing skills in problem solving, innovation, collaboration, and perseverance. We'll also look at other (free) options for visual block-based coding such as MakeCode Arcade, micro:bit, and Scratch.
Speakers
avatar for David Hay

David Hay

Teacher, Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41
David Hay teaches high school computing science, robotics, IT, digital media, and math in Sherwood Park. He is also a contributor to the Callysto and Data Dunkers projects.
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Science-sciences, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Pathways to Possibility: Navigating the Transition from High School to University for Underrepresented Students
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 01
In the pursuit of equitable education, AP Seminar serves as a vital initiative aimed at creating pathways to post-secondary success for underserved and marginalized students. Developed through a collaboration between the Centre for Global Education, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Future Launch, alongside Edmonton Public, Calgary Catholic, the Peel and Toronto District School Boards, two ground-breaking and innovative inquiry-based AP Seminar programs focuses on building passion-based learning experiences. This session will explore how the AP Afro-Canadian Diaspora and AP Nature & Land-based Seminar programs not only fosters critical skills that prepare students for higher education but also actively engages students from diverse backgrounds in an interdisciplinary learning journey. Participants will learn about innovative strategies to integrate the seminar’s themes into their classrooms, ensuring that Nature & Land-based and/ or African diasporic narratives are not only represented but celebrated within the curriculum. By centering marginalized voices and experiences, the AP Seminar programs aim to inspire students to see themselves as capable and confident contributors to their communities and the global landscape. Join us as we embark on this important journey to empower all students, particularly those from underserved backgrounds, to realize their potential and thrive in their educational pursuits.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Flynn

Sarah Flynn

Sarah Flynn is the Executive Director for the Centre for Global Education. She has a BSc in Molecular Genetics, an MA in Sociology, and is currently completing a PhD in Sociology at the University of Alberta. Sarah has worked in biomedical and clinical research and was formerly the... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

2:00pm MST

Financial Wellness – it’s more than just investments!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
Why is it important to prioritize our financial well-being? Being financially prepared is essential because it's not just about money; it's a fundamental aspect of overall wellness. Neglecting financial health can lead to stress and affect mental well-being, making it harder to navigate life's challenges. For educators, who often prioritize the needs of others over their own, focusing on personal wellness, including financial wellness, is imperative. Studies show that 40% of financially unstable Canadians experience stress related to their finances. This stress permeates their work life, with 88% reporting frequent worries and 49% admitting it affects their job performance. But what if there were simple tools that could alleviate this stress? This session aims to provide such tools, offering practical steps that can be implemented easily. In this session, you will learn how to identify any financial gaps that you may have, how to prepare for the unknown (financial emergencies and unexpected costs), and how to plan for your expected financial needs (home downpayment, kids' post-secondary tuition, additional retirement funds). We will explore investment options, look at market dynamics, and using our core strategies we will set you up to make informed financial decisions. Being financially prepared isn't just about avoiding financial pitfalls; it's about building resilience and understanding and securing peace of mind in the face of life's uncertainties.
Speakers
avatar for Rick Harcourt

Rick Harcourt

Professional Financial Advisor, Capital Estate Planning
Rick Harcourt is a Professional Financial Advisor, he manages the ATA Group Voluntary Benefit program and if you've joined us for a past Financial Wellness session or the ATA Pre-Retirement sessions, you'll have seen him in action as our main speaker for these events. Rick has been... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Walton

Elizabeth Walton

Marketing and Communications Manager, Capital Planning
Elizabeth leads the communications and marketing programs for the ATA Voluntary Benefits Program. This includes designing and developing all the communication materials for the program, helping teachers and their families to understand the options available to them – like the ATA... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Risk. Rest. Resilience.
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
After we risk, we must learn how to rest so we can build resilience. In this session, we’ll do a deep dive into the scarcity mindset so prevalent in our culture. We’ll talk about rhythm, and the stories we tell ourselves about productivity and worth being intertwined. Learning how to safely take risks, and then rest up and recover, leads to improved mental health and better coping strategies. If you are feeling bone weary and in need of hope and rest, this session is for you. Come practice these critical life skills so you can show your students how it’s done.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades
 
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